Gain an introduction to the key concepts of physics as they relate to the physical world around us. This course covers forces and motion, heat, fluids, conservation laws, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and sound and light. This non-calculus based course is designed for individuals interested in this topic as well as those pursuing Clinical Laboratory Scientist training programs and professions in the health or life sciences.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamental laws and concepts of physics.
- Know how to apply principles of physics to solve textbook and real-world problems, including both qualitative and quantitative problems.
- Use multiple representations (words, graphs, drawings, equations) of a physical situation and understand the relationships among them.
- Relate mathematical concepts to their physical meaning and construct mathematical representations of physical concepts.
- Design, execute, analyze, and explain a scientific experiment to test a hypothesis.
Course Format: Online
Course Length: 11 weeks
Course Number: PHYS-40021
Credit: 4.50 unit(s)
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6/24/2024 - 9/8/2024
$845
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Rafii El Idrissi, Hafid
Hafid Rafii El Idrissi is currently working as an instructor of physics at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. He is also an adjunct teacher of Introductory Physics at San Diego Community College District. Hafid Rafii El Idrissi has taught physics and mathematics for more than 15 years.
His education includes a Bachelor’s Degree of Physics, a Master's Degree of Physic Materials and Radiation, and extensive training and acquisition of working methods in two fields: Materials Science and Applications of Nuclear Techniques. His master’s degree thesis focused on carbon nanotubes and their applications. Hafid Rafii El Idrissi is passionate about teaching physics and inspiring students to recognize the relevance of physics in their daily lives.
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POLICIES:
No visitors permitted.
No refunds after: 7/1/24.
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6/24/2024 - 9/8/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.